These are interesting times. Typically, Visit Fairfax would be giving you all the reasons to visit Fairfax County this spring—tours of George Washington’s Mount Vernon and the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum at Dulles Airport, Cherry Blossom and Memorial Day events, fabulous shops and…
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Fairfax County Transformed By Spring The buds on my pear tree are preparing to burst. Daffodils and hyacinth are pushing up through the ground. And perennial herbs are regenerating in the garden. As winter’s chill retreats, the entire National Capital Area is being transformed by spring. Of course…
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International Women’s Day is March 8 th , but in Fairfax County, we can’t help but celebrate it every day. Because everywhere you look in the county, you’ll find women who’ve changed history, preserved history, and broken all molds. With the centennial of the 19 th Amendment, the opening of the Lucy…
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In the 67 years he walked the earth, George Washington perhaps made more of an impact than nearly any other historical figure in America. He battled a king and won. He founded a new country—one that many would argue is the greatest country on earth. And he set the precedent for the many presidents…
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From the haunted Weems Botts Museum in Dumfries to the City of Alexandria’s tiny Spite House and Georgetown’s renowned Exorcist Stairs, there are plenty of unique places to visit in Virginia, but Northern Virginia is especially filled with fascinating quirk. And Fairfax County is smack dab in the…
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The Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum on Washington, DC’s National Mall is known throughout the world for the awe it inspires. In fact, with more than 7 million visitors each year, it’s the most visited museum in our country. But because the experience is so special, there’s something…
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I can’t remember the first concert I ever attended at the celebrated Filene Center, presented by Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts. But I remember my first concert at The Barns at Wolf Trap in clear detail. The group was Eddie From Ohio. From the outrageous acoustics to the warm, intimate…
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Each year, two days after Thanksgiving, communities across the nation host Small Business Saturday, celebrating and supporting neighborhood businesses. In Fairfax County, however, your Small Business Saturday is super-sized with unique gifts from iconic museum shops and interesting destinations…
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Scenic. Convenient. Hassle-free (relatively). The George Washington Memorial Parkway (GWMP) is, hands down, one of the best drives in Northern Virginia. You don’t even need a destination. It IS the destination—especially in fall when the leaves turn brilliant colors against the backdrop of limestone…
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